For me as a Latinist and Latin lexicographer, the Library of Latin Texts and Database of Latin Dictionaries are among the few absolutely indispensible reference works I use daily, often many times a day.
The LLT provides easy, searchable access to the vast majority of the ancient Latin texts in the time period of interest to me, from the earliest Latin fragments to the seventh century, and much more. The editions are recent and high-quality, free of errors, and their origins are carefully documented and cross-referenced (including valuable meta-data about author(s), standard abbreviations, dating, and more). Searching the database saves an enormous amount of time that would otherwise be spent consulting printed concordances and indexes, which nevertheless cover only a fraction of the range of the texts present in the LLT. Furthermore, the search interface allows complex, context-sensitive queries so that the search can be limited to particular authors, works, or time-periods or, using boolean operators, the co-occurrence of certain words or phrases can be thoroughly investigated. This latter feature is especially valuable for tracing out changing patterns of meaning and usage across more than a millenium of Latin data. The output can be viewed immediately on screen or saved as a PDF for later consultation or printing out.

Adam Gitner

Thesaurus linguae Latinae (Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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The Library of Latin Texts (LLT) is an indispensable resource for my research into ancient and medieval Latin works. I appreciate the care the editors give to establishing authorship and dating, and selecting editions. The “Background on the Text” provided for each entry is very informative—as is the Users’ Guide. In my experience the staff are quick and helpful in answering questions. A research library’s holdings in the humanities would simply not be complete without the LLT.

Shannon M. McAlister

Fordham University

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Due to its unparalleled wealth of Latin literary writings spanning from the 3rd century BC to contemporary times, along with its unique and invaluable philological rigor in text reporting, the Library of Latin Texts (LLT) has established itself as a reference and indispensable tool for scholars, including Latinists, Classicists, linguists, and historians. Its flexibility and practicality further enhance its uniqueness for students and readers of Latin literature. As a comprehensive database of Latin literature, it strives for completeness while offering a wide variety of search options.

I must admit that had it been available during my early academic career, it would have significantly aided my research, potentially leading to a broader perspective and also to a greater volume of publications! Nevertheless, I still have time to catch up, and I now have a decisive resource at my disposal: LLT is an essential instrument for stimulating research in Latin and advancing the field.

Maria Chiara Scappaticcio

Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II